Quality Systems Manager

Overview

Hiring Company:
Delicatessen Services Co., LLC

Overview: Oversee all the manufacturing food safety and quality as well as continuous improvement initiative. Initiates or consults on projects related to product quality and food safety.

• Assist in troubleshooting with USDA-FSIS and FDA regulatory issues and food safety or quality deviations.
• Provide support to manufacturing plants in the absence of the Senior Quality Manager
• Responsible for communicating and working across all functions and levels on changes to food safety and product quality programs and procedures
• Develop and lead integrated process management teams to develop food safety and quality monitoring programs
• Responsible for reviewing and managing food safety and quality documentation for suppliers
• Liaison between training and FSQA to ensure training materials are kept up to date per procedural and program changes
• Review the completion of adequate RCA and corrective actions for non-conformance in the FSQA system (deviations, customer complaints, FSIS non-compliance reports, etc.)
• Oversee Quality System performance and site KPI’s and develop helps develop goals for each location
• Participate in cross functional teams to ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes, methods, productivity, and quality while reducing costs.
• Assist manufacturing location with any audits or certifications as a food safety resource including but not limited to FSIS Food Safety Audits, SQF certification audits, and retailer audits.
• Conduct internal audits and employee interviews
• Provide concise and timely feedback to the appropriate individuals regarding issues
• Other duties as assigned

• BS degree in a Food Science, Meat Science or related discipline is preferred (appropriate higher level technical plant work experience will be considered as an alternative)
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in Quality Assurance, Food Safety or a related field in a meat processing facility.
• Must have a solid understanding of SQF, HACCP/SSOP regulatory requirements.

• Fluency in the English language
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to effectively communicate with other employees regardless of their position and experience level.

• Technical level mathematical skills necessary for chemical and microbiological analysis
• Ability to analyze statistical data

• Must be analytical and possess good problem solving attributes.
• Must be able to maintain objectivity.
• Must possess the ability to evaluate information provided from technical resources and draw sound conclusions, or make logical decisions based on that data.
• Must be able to read and interpret FSIS and FDA regulations and required certification codes.

• Should be HACCP certified or trained.
• Must be an SQF Certified Practitioner or able to attend training and become certified within 6 months after being selected for the position.

• Ability to stand or work standing or walking for extended periods.
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds overhead.
• Ability to work for long hours on occasion.

• Ability to work in a hot or cold environment (26°F
  -110°F)
• Ability to work around loud machinery (hearing protection provided)
• Ability to work in a meat processing environment (blood, juices, etc.)
• Ability to travel overnight occasionally.

Location: Holland, MI, Jarratt, VA, New Castle, IN, Petersburg, VA

Time Type: Full time

Department: FSQA